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nn'rnua m'rzINeER, or CHICAGO, rLLrNoIs, AssIGNon To EDWARD KATZINGER CoM- PANY, or oHIcaGo, ILLINOIS, A. oonroRAri- ON or ILLINOIS.

' PEELING MECHANISM.

Application filed May 24, 1919.

To @ZZ whom t may cof/wem.'

Be it known that I, ARTHUR KATZINGER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Peeling Mechanism, of which the following is a specication.

ll/ly invention 'relates to peeling mecha.- nism, and has for one of its objects theprovision of a bake pan set having suitable handles, or the like, with a peeling member adapted to engage a handle of the pan set for moving such pans in and out of the oven.

A further object is the provision of a bake pan set having a handle, or the. like, with a peeling member having a hook thereon for moving a pan set into position tor lifting engagement by the peel member.

A further object is the provision of a peel member having adjustments therein `for engaging-pans ot various sizes and shapes.

A stillfurther object is the pro-vision of a simple and elhcient device of the character mentioned which is economical of manufacture and capable of use for a long period of time.

Other objects will appear hereinafter.

An embodiment of my invention is illustratedin the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and in Which-` Fig. 1 is a plan view of a set of bakers pans equipped with a handle or peel-engaging member embodying my invent-ion.

Fig. 2 is a fragmental side elevation of a set of baking pans and peel member in litting engagement with the pans.

Fig. 3 is a fragmental viewshowing the peel member engaging the handle part of a set of pans in a manner-*to move the latter without lifting them.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged fragmental view of a. set of pans having one type of handle.

Fig. 5 is a side view of the same.

Fig. `6 is a frag-mental side view of a baking pan having a modified form of handle.

Fig. 7 is an end View oit the construction shown in Fig. 6.

Fig. 8 is a ragmental plan view of a set of lpans having another form of handle member.

Fig. 9 is a side view of the construction shown in Fig. 8.

Fig. 10 is fragment-al plan view of a set ot pans having still another form orn handle.

Serial ANo. 299,614.

Fig. 11 is a side view of the construction shown in Fig. 10.

Fig. 12 is a plan view of one form of a peel member used in the construction.

Fig. 1 3 is a side View of the same.

Fig. 14 is a handle end view of the same.

Fig. 15 is a view similar to Fig. 12, eX-

cept showing a modified form.

Fig. 16 is a handle end view of the same.

Fig. 17 isa-side View of the construction shown in Fig. 15.

Fig. 18 is a ragm'ental plan view of another modified form of peel member.

Fig. 19 is a handle end viewrof the same.

Fig. 2O is a fragmental side elevation.

Fig. 21 is a fragmental plan view of another-form of peel member.

Fig. 22 is a handle end View of the same.

Fig. 23 is a side view of the same.

Fig. 24 is a fragmental plan view of another form of peel member.

Fig. 25 is a handle end view of the same.

Fig. 26 is a side View of the same.

Fig. 27 is another modified form of the peel member.

Fig. 28 is a ragmental handle end vien7 of the same.

Fig. 29 is a side view of the same.

Fig. 30 is a plan view of another form of peel member. y s l Fig. 31 is a side View of the same; and

Fig. 32 is a fragmental plan view showing the peel member engaging a handle portion of a pan set.

My invention is particularly adaptable for embodiment in bake pan sets and peel members for handling said pan sets. ln practice previous to now bake pan sets were handled by sliding a wooden peel blade under them, then lifting the peelblade. My invention embodies providing a handle or loop member, or other means on the pan set to be engaged by a-suitable peel member for lifting the pans.

In my present embodiment l have indicated the handle members as being on the ends of thesets and spaced slightly from the latter So as to provide a space for a hook portion of the peel member to passy into. This loop or handle portion is preferably secured to the framek holding the pans in the set. Itvwill be apparent, however, that the embodiments shown may be modied in accordance with the claims hereunto annexed.

In Fig; 41I"have-:=indicated a set otf ans comprising individual pans 30 joineda ong their ends by straps 31. The straps may be securedto -thefpans 30 lin'any desirable manner, such' asby the rivets The-ends of the straps 31 are preferably bent over onto the outer sides of the end pans-305as1-at 33 in Fig. 4. Io these ends 33 are preferably secured the ends of' ahandlei member 34.` The member 34 may be secured to the endsI 33 inany desirable manner, suchas by the rivets 35; see Fig. 5. Thisl form or handlev 34 maybey made of a single piece of latstrap iron, bent as indicated in Figs. 4 and 5,' providing a space 36 between the middle part-'of member 34 and the outer side of the end pan 30. i

A disadvantageous feature' in ordinary bake pan construction is that a plate 37 indicated in dotted lines in Fig; 5 must be placed on the pan over the outer side 37 of the outer pan to protect this `outer side against-fthe use ot the old-fashioned wooden peehnotI shown. In operating the-old-'lashioned woodeny peel, the operator jabs the peel at the'pan set and often -hitsthe side of the pan, which would damage the pan if it were noty protected by the plate 37. These `plates tend'to prevent the heatot the Ioven from radiating to theside ofV the loaf in the pan adjacent the sides 37, causing the loaves to bake unevenly; construetion does away with thisplate entirely and permits the heattoengagey thel sides 37 of the pans equally with the othersides, ythereby insuringeven baking ofthe loaves on all sides.

In Figs.; Gand 7 `I have shown-thepans 30 as being connected together by straps 31 and rivets 32, the same as the pans indicated in-.Fig.l4. The straps kalso have the ends,33bent^around on the outerI side 37 oftheA pan' shown in Figs. 6 and 7. The handle member 38 is show-n as having'its central portion round and havingV its` end portions flattened and securedV to 'the ends 33 by the rivets'35. This 'ferm cthandle may be madel oi east material, or in any other desirable manner.

In Figs. 8 'and 9 the pans 30 are connected in a manner similar to that shownA inFig; 4 by straps' 31 andrivets-32, witlrtheends 33 of the straps bent around on the side y37 of the pan shown. The handle member 39 shown in these last-mentionedhgures is preferably made of a Fiat band-with its Vcentral portion beaded. as at 40, to strengthen-it'. Also, as a means of'better securing it'to the ends 33, the ends 41 are bent back upon themselves,y and these bent portions-secured lto` the ends 33 byk rivets 35.

In Figs. 10 and 11 thepans 30 are secured together by-strapsl and rivets 32, as indicated iii-Fig. 4. In this ferm small L-shaped members 42 are secured tothe bent-over ends 33 by rivets 35, and the outstanding cndso-t the members 42 secured together by a long rivet 43. Rotatably mounted on the, rivet 43,'.betweenthe parallel parts of members 42..,is a roller 44. From the differentrforms et handle members "..indi'cated it will be apparent that many other terms will be suggested. by one skilled inthe art andwhich will come within the scope of the appended claims. y

In Figs. 12, 13 and 14 I have indicated one form of peel member adapted to cooperate with any of the pan handle members hereinbetore reterredfto. .Inv this form of peel member I have indicated an elongated member 46 which is adaptedto engage the entire length oi the side 37 of thepin,r as indicated in Fig. 32. Cooperating with the part 46 is a hook member 47 which is adapted 'to pass into the space 3G and engagethe inner side o1 any of thel forms et' handle members before referred to.' In the form shownin` Figs. 13 and 14 the members 46-47 and the handle portion 48 are formed integrally. The member 4S is preferably bifurcated havino` prongs 49 between which a handle 50 of wood, or othersimilar material is secured by bolts 51, or their equivalent. The handle 50 may beprovided with a wedge-shaped end when so desired cooperating with a V-shaped portion 53 of the part 48 tc facilitate a joint between the parts 4S and 50. In use when the'pan hook 47 engages one of thelr pan handles shown, the part 46 is adapted to engage the side 37 of the pan over the entire length thereof so that the set or" pans canI be raised.

The hook 47 is preferably provided somewhat longfso as to have more bearing sur` face. Since the space 36 is comparatively narrow it'mightbediiicult to engagefthe hook 47 'in said. space in some relative positions of the peel member and pan sets.y In

order to bring the pan set into a suitable position -to be engaged by the hoek 47, I provide auxiliary hooks 54, preferably-one at each end of the member 46, whichl may be brought into engagementwith apan handle'in orderl to drag or otherwise move the pan set about until the; pan handle is brought into position` for the hook 47 t0 engage the space 36; see Fig. 3.k

In Figs. 15, 16 and 17 a modification is made in the peel member in that the members 46, 47 and are termed in one integral part, and the member48 secured thereto by cap screws 55, or theirequivalent. VThis permits reversing the member 46- 47-54 on thefpart 48 iff'desirable, or one part may be renewed without renewing both.

In Figs. 18, 19 and 20 I have indicated another'modilieation of the peel member. In this form the parts 46, 47 and 54 are formed IIS in one integral part with ears 56 thereon engaging suitable portions or ears on the part 48. The ears on part 48 are pivoted to the ears 56 by bolts 57, or their equivalent, so that the members 46 and 47 may be varied with respect. to the handle member 48 so as to engage sides 37 of pan sets having different angularity, or Where the individual pans 80 have different llares. Furthermore, with some of the handle forms shown the spaces 86 may be varied. By setting the member 46-47-54 and tightening the bolts 57, these different conditions may be met.

In Figs. 21, 22 and 23 I have indicated another modiied form oi'peel member in which the member 48 is provided with a iat portion 58 and having the hook 47 formed integral with its outer edge. Disposed on the fiat portion 58 is a fiat plate 59 carrying the pan-engaging member 46. Spaced-apart slot and bolt connections 60, 60 are `provided between the parts 58 and 59 so that the part 46-59 may be moved back and forthk on the part 58 and held in dierent positions to accommodate spaces 86 of different widths between the pan handle and adjacent pan side, or diHerent angularity of the pan sides 87. In this form the auxiliary hooks 54 are preferably formed on the ends of the member 46, as indicated.

In Figs. 24, 25 and 26 a still diii'erent form of peel mechanism is indicated. In this form the member 48 is provided with the flat portion indicated in the previous form. rIhe pan-engaging member 46 is also provided with a tlat portion 59, which is connected with the part 58 by spaced-apart slot and bolt connections 60, 60 so that the part 46-1-59 may be moved back and forth on the part 58 as in the previously indicated form.

In the :form shown in Figs. 24, 25 and 26 the pan handle engaging hook 47 is extended from the part 58 with its point directed in the opposite direction to that indicated in the previously mentioned figures. In engaging the hook 47 with the handle in the ligures indicated previous to Fig. 24, the hook is moved under and upwardly into engagement with the pan handle. In the form shown in Figs. 24, 25 and 26 the hook member is moved over the pan handle and dropped downwardly into hooking engagement with said pan handle. In this form, as well as the previously mentioned forms, the hook 47 and part 46 cooperate in engaging the pan set to raise the latter. f

In Figs. 27, 28 and 29 I have shown another iorm of peeling mechanism. In this form the part 48 is provided with the iiat portion 58, and the pan-engaging part 46 is provided with a fiat portion 59 engaging the part 58. In this form two bolts 61 are provided which pass through arcuate slots 62, so that b v loosening the bolts 6l, the part 46-59 can be swung to vary the angularity of the pan-engaging member 46 with the handle member 48. This will be clearly apparent form Fig. 27. The bolts 6l, oi' course, may be tightened to hold the member 46 in any of its desired angular positions with respect to the handle.

In the last 'form mentioned, the hoolr member 47 is provided with a fiat portion 68 which rests against the flat part 59 and connected therewith by spaced-apart slot and bolt connections 64, 64 so that the pan hook 47 may be adjust-ed back and forth on the member 59 to vary its relation with the member to accommodate different widths of spaces 36, or ditl'erent angularities oi the pan sides 87'. T he bolt and slot connections 64, 64 will effectively hold the member 4'? in any of its desired positions. This torni is also provided with the auxiliary hooks 54.

. In Figs. 8() and 8l I have indicated anotherv form of peeling mechanism. In this 'form the pan-engaging part 46, hook member 47, hooks 54 and ears 56 are formed in one integral part, substantially the same as in the form shown in Fig. 18. The ears 56 are pivoted to ears 65 by bolts 57, or their equivalent. The ears 65 and iiat part 66 are formed in one integral part, and the member 66 is connected by means of a slot and bolt connection 67, 67 to a flat part 68 which is formed integrally with the handle part 48'.v The adjacent sides of the ears 56 and 65 are preferably roughened or formed with teeth, as indicated in both Figs. 18 and 30, so that the bolts 57 will hold the part 46-47 54 56 inl a iixedvposition relativeto the handle when once set. It will be apparent, however, that the roughened surfacesv are not absolutely necessary, but may be formed in any Way desirable. f

In all forms of the peeling member or mechanism, the pan-engaging part 46 is indicated disposed substantially perpendicular tothe center line of the handle 50, but it will be apparent that in any of these forms the angularity of the part 46 and 50 may be varied. In the form shown in Figs. 27 and 8O means are shown for setting the part 46 at different angles with the handle, but in the other forms a fixed angle must be provided for when the peeling member is made. It will be desirable to set the part 46 at an angle to the handle so that the greatest number of pans in a particular oven can be reached. For instance,`if the door of an oven is near one side ot the latter, the part 46 could be set at an angle to engage a number of the pans, or where the oven is quite wide, more than one peel member may be utilized with the parts 46 set at dierent angles to the handle 50.

The form of peel member indicated in Figs. 24, 25 and 26 is particularly useful in handling pan sets where the pans are very shallow and where there is not suf- VIH",

ficieut room under the peel-engaging handle ot the pan for the member i7 to pass under it easily. Also, some operators prefer to have the hook L11T-turned in the direction indicated in these figures.

The handle members indicated at the ends of the pan for engaging the peel member have the function, not only of being pecl-engaging members, but serve for manu- :illy handling the pan sets. ln removing material from pan sets now'in use, the op'- erator ordinarily uses a sack or other cloth to handle the hotI pan set and oftentimes his hand reaches over onto the tops of the loaves in the' pans, hindering the easy ree :lioval of the loaves from such pans. In this device the operator handles 'the pan sets by the handles which extend away from the pans sufficiently far to permit the loaves lo be dumped out of the pans easily and without thel operators hand or cloth touching the loaves. rlhese handles not only have the functions or" being peel-en`gaging members and handles for manually handling the pan sets, but serve as a means for preventing rdiil'ercnt pan sets from being placed so close together as to `prevent heat from passing up between the adjacent ends of such pan sets, thereby insuring even baking of all the loaves in all of the sets.

ln Fig. 32 l have'shown a plan view of a fragment of a pan set and peel-engaging memberengaging the handle of the pan set. The part i6 is preferably formed in a length so thatit extends beyond the ends of the individual Apans 30, as indicated in this figure. However, the distance beyond the ends of the pansBO which the part 4:6 extends is immaterial. The advantage of the extension of the part 46 beyond the ends of the pan is that by extending beyond the ends 75 of such pans 30, these ends servek as stilening means against Which the part 46 presses in raising the pans. li the part 46 is shorter than the side 37 of the pan set, the tendency is to dent in this side 37, and also the loaf in such pan.

I claim 1. Peeling mechanism comprising a handle, and a pan-lifting member adjustably mounted on the handle.

2. Peeling mechanism comprising a pan engaging member; a pan hook member; and means adjustably connecting the pan-engagingv member With the pan hook member.

3. Peeling mechanism comprising a panengaging'member; a pan hook; and means attaching thek aforesaid parts together and permitting relative adjustment of the panengaging member and pan hook. i

4:. Peeling mechanism comprising a handle; av panhook attached to the handle; and a panengaging member adjustablycon- Anected With the handle.

5. Peeling mechanismeomprising a hanincase? die a pan'engaging member iivotally mount-y fl onthe handle; and elpan hook a itached :o the pan-engaging member.

6. lceling mechanism comprising av hanfdle; a pan-engaging member; a pan hook attached to the pan-engaging member; and slot and pin connectionbetween the han dle and pan-engaging member.

7. lPeeling mechanism comprising a handie; a pan-engaging'mcmbercarried by the handle and 'mounted tor adjustment rela'- tive thereto; and alpanli'ook adjustable relatively to ther pan-engaging men'iber and attached together; and means connecting the handle with the pan-engaging member and pan hook for angular adjustments.kv

ll. Peeling mechanism comprising handles connected to the ends of a rectangularly arranged bake pan set forming a rigid structure, said handles being provided with rectilinearly arranged recesses Jfor receiving peel mechanism to move said bake pan set about in an oven.

l2. Peeling mechanism comprising a handle, a rectilinear device attached to oneend of said handle and adapted to engage the fiat surface of a baking pan above the lower edge thereof, and hook mechanism rect`ilinearly arranged above the rectilinear pan' engaging device to cooperate with the latter and additional connection to the pan 'for lifting the latter.

13. Peeling mechanism comprising a rectangularly arranged bake pan set composedv of a plurality of pansrigidly connected together, projections extending from the ends of the bake pan set and having rectilinearly arranged recesses, a peel handle. and rectilinear hook mechanism adapted to engage' the ends of the bake pan set and said recesses to lift the bake pan set into or out of an oven.

le. Peeling mechanism comprising a handle, a pan-engaging membermounted on and adjustable angularly to the handle' on a transverse axis, and a pan hook attached to said pan-engaging member.

15. Peeling mechanism comprising a handle, a pan-engaging member mounted on and adjustable angnlarly to the handle on an upright axis transversely of the handle and transversely oit said panengaging member, and a pan hook attached to said panengaging member.

16. Peeling mechanism comprisingT a handle and a rectilinear pan-engaging' device, a rectilinear hook connected to said pan-engaging device, a carrier connected to one end of said handle, an adjuster, spaced-apart pin and slot connections between said carrier and said adjuster, means for securing said adjuster to said carrierin adjusted angular positions, and spaced apart securing mechanism foi' holding' said rectilinear panengagging device and said hook in adjusted positions relative to said adjuster on an axis Aextendinzg longitudinally of said pan-engaging device.

17. Peeling` mechanism comprising a rectilinear pan-engaging device, hook mechanism connected to said pan-engaging` device and distributed rectilinearly, an additional hook connected to one end of said pan-en gagging device, and a handle connected to said pan-engaging device.

18. Peeling mechanism comprising a rectilinear pan-engaging device, hooks at the ends of said pan-engaging device adapted to engage a slotted projection extending from one end oi' a bake pan to shift the bake pan to one side or the other in an oven, hook mechanism connected to said pan-engaging device and distributed rectilinearlj.T in position to engage such projection extending from the bake pan for lifting the latter into and out of the oven. and a handle connected to said pan-engaging device for operating the said hooks and hook mechanism to shift the bake pan and lift the same.

In testimony whereof I have signed m name to this specilication on this 21st day of May, A. D. 1919.

ARTHUR KATZNGER. 

